Strength Exercise: Standing Calf Raise

Exercise: Standing Calf Raise
Equipment: No equipment
Movement Type: Strength/Endurance
Body Focus: Lower Body

Stand about 6 -12 inches away from a wall with your feet hip-width apart and facing the wall. Extend your arms to place your palms on the wall, level with your chest or shoulders. Raise up onto the toes and use your hands on the wall to support your body. Hold your raised position briefly, slowly lower your heels back towards the floor. To progress this move try single leg calf raises – from your starting position, bend your left knee to lift your left foot off the floor and perform single-leg calf raises.